This 4 day course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of topics covered in the Fundamentals class by focusing on practical application.Ā Instead of simply interpreting existing ladder logic, students will learn to program their own projects based on functional specifications.
The curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of the most common ladder logic instructions, encouraging participants to thoughtfully select the appropriate instructions for their projects while meeting specified criteria in hands-on exercises.
This deeper comprehension of how each instruction works will significantly boost troubleshooting efficiency, empowering students to address challenges more effectively in their automation projects
*students must have taken Level 1 or have some working knowledge.
Students will learn:
- Know & understand the relationships between Controllers, Chassis, Power Supplies, IO Modules, Terminology, Indicator Lights, Key Switch
- Ā Recognize & understand Common Communication Modules
- Ā Be able to use status indicator lights on controllers and I/O modules to troubleshoot ControlLogix hardware
- Ā Be able to use RSLinx, RSWho, Communication Drivers, Set IP Addresses
- Ā Create a ControlLogix project from scratch
- Ā Be able to interpret and use Digital & Analog Base Tags, Alias Tags
- Ā Know when to use (and how to find/monitor/edit) Controller Scoped vs. Program Scoped Tags
- Ā Use correct Data Types & Data Structures with ladder logic tags
- Ā Create and use Tasks, Programs, Routines
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Bit Level Ladder Logic
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Ladder Logic Timer Instructions
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Level Ladder Logic Counter Instructions
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Data Transfer Ladder Logic
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Boolean Ladder Logic
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Mathematical Ladder Logic
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Comparison Ladder Logic
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Program Control Ladder Logic
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot Data Exchange Between Controllers (Produce, Consume, MSG)
- Ā Program & Troubleshoot System Instructions (GSV, SSV)
- Ā Effectively Use Software Utilities (Searching, Bookmarks, Trending, Toggling, Forcing)
- Ā Utilize Predictive & Preventative Maintenance Measures
- Ā Identify and Resolve Common Controller Faults
- Ā Use & Interpret Fault Routines Effectively
- Ā Identify Root Cause of I/O Connection Errors and Problems
Date: February 24-27, 2025
Sessions:Ā Ā 4 days
Times: 8:30 am -4 pm
Location: MA Training Center-3405 Board Road, York PA 17406
CostĀ (member) IP Grant:Ā $995
Cost (non-member or IP Grant: $1900
This course is supported through our Industry Partnership Grant to reduce the registration cost.